Re: [NTLK] Can you print to LaserJet 4 without PrintPack 1 or 2?

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On Sun, 7 Apr 2002, Dar, S.- Shabaz - wrote:

> I'm trying to print to a HP LaserJet 4 printer with an MP2100 via the =
> serial
> port on the printer. When I hit print on the Newton the printer spits =
> out a
> '40' error. I checked it out at
> http://www.mj-printers.com/repair/hpcodes.html :
>
> 40 ERROR (DATA TRANSFER ERROR)
> 1. Computer and printer may be set to different baud rates.
> 2. Computer is powered off.
>

This is only going to work if the LJ4 is running AppleTalk on that port,
and your Newt should be set to use LocalTalk in Prefs, and the LJ4 *must*
have the PostScript option. If you print an info page on the printer
(check your documentation) you'll be able to see if these options are
set.

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